Canon ZR20 instruction manual Powering Your Camcorder, Connecting the camcorder to an AC outlet

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Powering Your Camcorder

Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to:

Provide power from an AC outlet or

Charge a battery pack

Notes:

•The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder.

•If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause bars to appear on the TV — move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.

Connecting the camcorder to an AC outlet

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Mastering the Basics

Use the power adapter to provide your camcorder with instant power from an AC outlet. Always turn the camcorder off before connecting/removing the power source.

1.Set the POWER switch to OFF.

2.Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

3.Connect the power cable to the power adapter.

4.Plug the power cable into an AC outlet.

5.Disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder after use. Unplug the power cable from the AC outlet, then disconnect it from the adapter.

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Contents Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Lightning For added protection of this Contents For quick reference Thank you for Choosing a CanonGetting started Introducing the ZR20 Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ZR20M E R a Mastering the Basics Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Powering Your CamcorderConnecting the camcorder to an AC outlet Attaching and charging the battery packs CA-560 Compact Power Adapter Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit optional Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery Load or unload the cassette Make sure that you have attached a power sourceLoading a Cassette Loading and unloadingCassette memory Protecting tapes from accidental erasureHandling cassettes Load a cassette Basic RecordingBefore you start recording To recordSlide the program selector to When you have finished recordingChanging the recording mode SP/LP Confirmation/Warning beeps Widescreen TV recording10⋅ optical zoom ZoomingChanging the angle of the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenOpening and closing the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD screenAllowing the subject to monitor recording Load the cassette Press the e play button to start playback Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCRPlaying Back a Cassette Special playback Other playback modesReverse ⋅2 Playback Slow Reverse PlaybackReverse Playback Forward ⋅2 PlaybackBuilt-in speaker Using the headphonesConnections for Playback on a TV Screen Switching the AV/headphone terminalIf your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal Video If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminalsComposition Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos Holding the camcorderCamcorder moves Picture angleTurning the Image Stabilizer Off List of Menus Using the MenusCamera set up submenu VCR set up submenuSystem submenu Display set up submenuSelecting from the Menus VCR MENU,Press the Menu button Inserting batteries Using the Wireless ControllerWhen Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working Close the menu Setting the Date and TimeSetting the time zone/daylight saving time Open the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST16 17 18 11 12 Date and time display Setting the clockOpen the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Taking Still PicturesPress the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Using the Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder FR-100 optional Record review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord search Availability of functions in each recording program Using the Various Recording ProgramsPress the start/stop button to begin recording Setting the program AE modePortrait Easy RecordingAuto SportsLow Light SpotlightSand & Snow Availability of digital effects in Playvcr playback modes Using Digital EffectsAvailability of digital effects in Camera mode Mosaic Fade M. Fade FadersEffects Press the Digital Effects button to close the menu Select the desired settingOperating faders Select FaderSelect Effect Operating effectsExternal microphone Selecting the audio modeAudio Recording Wind screen Press the start/stop button to end recording Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button Using the Full Range of Features Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level Using AE ShiftConcerning shooting in fluorescent lighting Setting the Shutter SpeedRecommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speedsManual focus Adjusting Focus ManuallyFocus lock Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Selecting date/time Press the Data Code button on the wireless controllerDate/Time Camera data Setting the data codeSix-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Prepare the TV and VCR Editing to a VCRPreparations Connect the camcorder to the VCRLoad a blank cassette Turn the camcorder’s Power switch to Play VCRConnect the camcorder and the other digital device Prepare the other deviceStop playback on the other device Copyright signalDubbing Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV Tape in the camcorderPlayback tape Stop playback on the VCR Press the AV Insert buttonTo stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorder To connect an external microphone Audio DubbingTo connect other audio equipment VCR SET UP Audio DUB.AUDIO Press Audio DUB Choose the output Setting the Audio MixSelecting audio output channels Connecting to a PC Fasten the grip belt Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder Prepare the lens capAttach the shoulder strap Charging and recording times Taking care of the battery pack How much power is left?When to recharge Treat the battery pack with care Installing the backup batteryMaintenance Camcorder body and lens MaintenanceStorage ViewfinderTV playback Using the camcorder abroadPower sources Video headsWhat you should do What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camcorder from condensationRecording/Playback TroubleshootingShiny car ? There’s no sound coming from the speaker during playback Miscellaneous100 TL-30.5 Tele-converter Optional AccessoriesBP-500 Series Battery Packs CR-560 Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable KitFS-30.5U Filter Set VL-10Li Battery Video LightSC-A50 Soft Carrying Case SC-1000 Soft Carrying CaseTurning off the LCD screen displays Screen Displays105 106 107 108 109 ZR20 SpecificationsBP-512 Battery Pack 111 Index112 113 Canada